Metrics on Internal Medicine from the journal Gaceta Médica Estudiantil

Abstract

Introduction: Scientific research is a fundamental pillar in the advancement of Medicine, in such a way that from medical training it is necessary to acquire certain capacities through the implementation of research chairs and different favorable mechanisms towards the collective construction of knowledge. Bibliometrics statistically and quantitatively analyzes publications within a specific research field.Objective: to characterize the articles on Internal Medicine topics published in the Gaceta Médica Estudiantil magazine in the period from 2020 to January 2023.Methods: a bibliometric, observational, cross-sectional study was carried out. The universe was made up of 21 published scientific articles. The sampling technique was not used. The variables analyzed were: year of publication, type and topic of the article, career in medical sciences, origin of the author, number of authors, readings, downloads, and bibliographic references. Descriptive statistics, degree of collaboration and the Price index were applied.Results: the year 2022 presented the highest number of articles published 11 (52.4%) and the highest collaboration rate. Original articles prevailed 11 (52.4%). Articles with 4 authors stood out. The female sex predominated among the authors (35, 51.5%). The Guantanamo University of Medical Sciences stood out with the largest number of authors (22 authors, 32.4%). 974 references were used, 715 of them under 5 years of age.Conclusions: the importance of the bibliometric study lies in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the Gaceta Médica Estudiantil journal, always with a constructive approach to increase its visibility and meet quality standards.